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Howdy. I'm in the market for a fancy mechanical pencil for my dear mother in law for doing her crosswords. I havnt had very much notice for this request- in fact her birthday is next Wednesday. I'm happy to pay whatever along with a donation to the forum of some sort. Suggestions welcome. Thanks.
What about a turned pencil? You can get the pencil kit from CWS Store - Pencil Kits
so what diameter lead do you want?Quote:
Originally Posted by BrentonH
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.9
2.0
mm
there might be other sizes
2.0 mm will want to be teamed with a lead pointer.
0.9 mm should be good as is
similarly 0.7 mm
0.3 mm is oft times a little fragile, 0.5 mm less so
Thanks gents. I needed to mention I'm in south australia so to get one in time it would need to be local ish. A turned pencil is what I had in mind.
Regards.
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Might I suggest you contact the above link for South Australian woodturners who might have some pencils made up? There's a phone number at the bottom of the page.
Cabatec sell some cws does including timberbits
If there is a mens' shed anywhere nearby it would be worth trying them. Most have a pen turner among their members.
Did you end up getting one?
Theres a few kits around, are you looking to make it or buy one?